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Controlling network access by MAC address restriction on wired networks
If you've used MAC address restriction to control your network access on your wireless router, can you extend this to your wired network? Our security expert explains in this response. Ask the Expert
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Which wireless network transmits business-sensitive data reliably?
Our wireless networking expert explains whether WLANs, WWANs or WiMax setups are more reliable and secure for transmitting business critical data to keep enterprise information from being lost. Ask the Expert
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Why wireless network cards show activity when no one uses the computer
Your wireless network card shows activity when you're not using it. Is someone hacking your unit? See what's using your connection in this explanation from our expert. Ask the Expert
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What is the Free Public WiFi network I keep seeing in public places?
If you've tried connecting to Free Public WiFi without success, this expert response explains what the network is and why it doesn't work. Ask the Expert
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What are recent security developments for MIPv6?
Learn about MIPv6 security and if it's safe for public Internet deployment in this expert response from Silvia Hagen. Ask the Expert
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Buying your own WAPs vs. Internet service provider's wireless routers
Should you buy a wireless router from your Internet service provider or buy our own WAPs? Our wireless networking expert gives a case for each in this response. Ask the Expert
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Is my firewall setting preventing wireless network guest access?
In a wireless guest network, find out why some vendors can connect without authentication while others cannot get an IP in this ask the expert response. Ask the Expert
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Wireless troubleshooting: AP not reestablishing association after loss of connectivity
Learn how to troubleshoot your wireless connectivity with our expert, Lisa Phifer. She explains why connectivity is reachable in a mobile cabin and why the AP can't reestablish association after loss of connectivity, in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Will WPA2-PSK keep wireless networks safe from war drivers?
Will WPA2-PSK keep wireless networks safe from war drivers? Find out from network security expert Michael Gregg. Ask the Expert
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How to know if you're connecting to fake or real access points (APs)
With a wireless LAN hotspot, how do you know if you're connecting to a fake or real access point? Find out in this expert response with Lisa Phifer. Ask the Expert